Trend Watch: Women's Jacket Trends for AW15-16

Fur, fringing, gothic glamour and that seventies trend. There are a whole host of whimsical womenswear trends to choose from this season. But forget about fashion fads and wear-once items.

Coats and jackets are your winter wardrobe faithfuls, keeping you covered day in day out. These are our top 10 AW15-16 coat and jacket trends to add some sparks to the darker days. Wear yours over a big polo-neck, another major Winter 2016 trend as seen at DKNY, Hermes and Sonia Rykiel.

1. All cuffed up

Knitwear with exaggerated statement cuffs was big news on the AW15 catwalks, with oversized bell-shaped cuffs at Celine and furry cuffs at Michael Kors. Modern design meets classic tweed in this trench coat from Unique at Topshop.

Belted at the waist for an hourglass silhouette, the exaggerated shearling cuffs are very on-trend, creating a just-off-the-catwalk finish. For extra warmth and wearability this trench comes with a detachable quilted body-warmer inside.

3. The velvet touch

Dress like a lady in luxe velvet throws and cover-ups this season. This long length velvet jacket from Poetry at John Lewis comes in soft grey or dark grey and is perfect worn over evening wear. Made from silk and velvet, with elegant side splits and a dropped waist and shoulders, this jacket creates a relaxed silhouette.

4. Fluff it up

Faux fur is back with a bang this season. Faux fur was seen in diverse textures and contrasting hues from shaggy fuschia pinks to luxurious camel tones at the AW15 shows. Lanvin and Roksanda were all about shearling while Louis Vuitton and Stella McCartney showed off faux furs thick enough to upstage a polar bear.

6. Get it in check

Stand out from the crowd in this oversized checked wool coat in bold yellow and black checks. Made from 100% wool with oversized patch pockets, this coat not only makes a style statement, it will keep you warm too. Style with skinny denim or a tailored suit.

7. The regal brocade

Make like a queen in regal brocades. The stunning Albert Coat from Max Mara comes in a navy and gold patterned brocade with concealed button fastenings at the front, three-quarter length sleeves and an all-over patterned, textured finish. The modern lab coat silhouette adds some edge to a classical fabric.

10. Sequin luxe

Work two trends in one with this navy sequin-dipped cape from Marc Jacobs which oozes glamour. The houndstooth print wool cape has been dipped in black and silver sequins and is exquisitely tailored with statement buttons, notched lapels and padded shoulders.